Research and Reviews: Poultry 2001

Special Circular 184-01

Editor
Maurice L. Eastridge

Assistant Editors
Wayne L. Bacon
C. Lynn Knipe
David L. Meeker
Thomas B. Turner
David L. Zartman

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A Summary of the Effect of Selection for Increased Body Weight in Turkeys on the Immune System
Z. Li, K.E. Nestor, and Y.M. Saif

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Acknowledgments
• References

Genetic Variations in Pure Lines and Crosses of Large Bodied Turkey Lines.
1. Body Weight, Walking Ability, and Body Measurements of Live Birds
K.E. Nestor, J.W. Anderson, and S.G. Velleman

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Statistical Analysis
• Results
• Discussion
• Acknowledgments
• References

Genetic Variations in Pure Lines and Crosses of Large Bodied Turkey Lines.
2. Carcass Traits and Body Shape
K.E. Nestor, J.W. Anderson, and S.G. Velleman

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Statistical Analysis
• Results
• Discussion
• Acknowledgments
• References

Mode of Inheritance of the Low Score Normal Condition in Chickens
S.G. Velleman and K.E. Nestor

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Statistical Analysis
• Results and Discussion
• References

β1 Integrin Expression during Normal and Low Score Normal Avian Myogenesis
S.G. Velleman and M. Wick

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Statistical Analysis
• Results and Discussion
• Acknowledgments
• References